Portland State University

Registration

Register:

Independent Study courses are non-term based correspondence course. Please go to How it Works to see how Independent Study courses are different from regular term-based courses.

Anyone may register for Independent Study courses. There are no admission or entrance requirements. You need only a desire to learn. Registration in specific courses may require prerequisite courses or experience. See course descriptions for specific requirements.

Registration Options:

Tuition and Fees:

College Fee Breakdown

Online course delivery option:
Tuition: $101 per credit (CBE – credit by exam courses – tuition is $230)
Nonrefundable registration fee: $25

Print-based course delivery option:
Tuition: $101 per credit (CBE – credit by exam courses – tuition $230)
Nonrefundable registration fee: $25
Nonrefundable hard copy course guide USPS delivery: $25.00

High School Fee Breakdown

Online course delivery option:
Tuition: $120 per course
Nonrefundable registration fee: $25

Print-based course delivery option:
Tuition: $120 per course
Nonrefundable registration fee: $25
Nonrefundable hard copy course guide USPS delivery: $25

Payment Method:

We accept credit cards (Visa or Mastercard), checks, or money orders.

Submit your registration form and payment by:

Mail: Portland State University
Office of Independent Study
P.O.Box 1491
Portland, OR 97207-1491
Fax: 503-725-4880

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